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Luncheon speaker to explore Jewish mother-daughter relationships By Diane Axler Baum The Jewish Federation Library will pay tribute to writers as Kim Chernin, Vivian Gornick, Tillie mothers and daughters Olsen, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Lore Segal, Judith who attend the annual Viorst, Ann Roiphe, and Ghana Bloch. Also includCommunity Luncheon ed is an excerpt from one of Ms. Moskowitz' own together on Wednesday, novels, "A Leak in the Heart." Nov. 30, at noon at the Dorothy Kaplan, assistant librarian at the Jevnsh JCC. Federation Library, said that the novels of Faye Moskowitz have moved her deeply. The luncheon speaker will be Faye Moskowitz, "The nostalgia Faye Moskowitz expresses in her editor of "Her Face in novels, and the sense she portrays of wanting to the Mirror: Jewish pass her wonderful heritage to her children and her Women on Mothers and grandchildren, are almost a 'cause celebre'. I'm Daughters,' a new colsure she selected the pieces for her collection with lection of poems, stories, the same discerning eye she uses in her novels to and essays that explore remember her own childhood. I am quite certain the Jewish mothershe will be an outstanding speaker," Mrs. Kaplan daughter relationship. said. MB. Moskowitz will Ms. Moskowitz, director of the creative writing Faye Moskowitz explain the process she program at George Washington University, is the used in choosing the pieces for the collection, author of three books looking back on an observant which she limited to works from the Great Jewish childhood. They are "A Leak in the Heart," Depression to the current day. She will discuss the "Whoever Finds this, I Love You," and 'And the recurrent theme of the Holocaust and comment on Bridge is Love." She has been a guest commentator National Public Radio's "All Things the wide range of other subjects in the works she for selected. Considered" and has contributed frequently to the According to Edythe Wolf, director of the library, New York Times. The Community Luncheon, a highlight of the mothers and daughters who come together to the luncheon will be honored at the event in keeping annual Jewish Book Fair, is a joint effort of the with Ms. Moskowitz's accomplishment in compiling Federation Library and Omaha's Jewish women's the anthology. They will be named and applauded organizations, including Amit Women, B'nai B'rith Women, Hadassah, ORT, National Council of and will pose for a group photograph. Jewish WonMo, and th« siatarhoods of Beth El, The selections in 'Her Face in the Mirror," many Beth Israel, and Temple Israel. published for the first time, raise the emotional The month-long Book Fair, which concludes issues of love, anger, frustration, letting go, and Sunday, Dec. 4, features a sale of books in all price holding on, according to the publisher. Beacon ranges for readers of all ages in-addition to proPress. The selections are divided into six cate- grams for children and adults. Cost is $7.50, and reservations must be made by gories, starting with the bond of birth. Nov. 28. Call the Federation Library at 334-8200. Among the 56 contributors are such celebrated
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'Shorashim': Our Jewish roots "Shorashim", a first Jewish roots tour of Washington D.C., and the U.S. Holocaust Museum for Omaha-area high school sophomores and juniors will depart Omaha Sunday, June 11. The "Shorashim" trip will also include four days of visiting the Israeli Embassy, B'nai Brith Klutznick Museum, Kennedy Center, Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, Smithsonian galleries and other Washington and surrounding area highlights. The tourists will be housed in the George Washington University dormitories and have breakfast and dinner at the University Hillel House. The tour price is $575 per person with a limited number of scholarships available. Applications have already been mailed to Omaha's Jewish students who are currently enrolled in their sophomore and junior years. Applications will also be available for Lincoln and Council Bluffs students. All applications will be due to the JCC Senior High School office by Jan. 16, 1995. The four-day tour will be staffed by adults from the Omaha Jewish community who are experienced in working with teens. Plans are being coordinated through the Travel Faire agency. Sponsors of this first "Shorashim" trip to the nation's capital are the Jewish Community Center represented by Alon Mor, BBYO director; the Bureau of Jewish Education, represented by director iSusan Drazen; Knd the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, represented by Mary Fellman, executive director. According to the sponsoring organizations 'this will be the first opportunity for this age group to share and learn together about their Jewish roots and particularly the Holocaust. It is a very special opportunity and we look forward to many young people participating." For information, contact Alon Mor at the JCC, 334-8200, ext. 235.
By Jo Carroll
Rabbi David Kaye The new chaplain at Offutt Air Force Base has five photographs on the wall of his officp of men who are authorities on Orthodox Jewish law. Rnbbi Dnvid Kaye, who joined the Air Force in July, is the new Jewish Chaplain. One of 12 chaplains stationed at the base, he says he has no problems dealing with leaders of other faiths. "We all believe in God," he said. Rabbi Kaye u assigned to administer to the security, police and hospital staff on the base. His office hours are 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. five days a week. Three nights a week he visits the troops on duty. Carrying a special security cnrd for (>xtrn clearance, he visits tlie men guarding the nircrafl and those at special security posts during the early morning hours. He chats with them, bringing them candy and hot drinks. On Friday nights he holds « Mrvic« for his congr*-
gation at the chapel at Capehart Rabbi Kaye calls the service an educational service. "We are learning together. It starts with a class in Hebrew, but the prayer service is conducted mainly in English because otherwise the people wouldn't understand it." For Rabbi Kaye, an Orthdox Rabbi, this is an unusual situation. He has spent most of his life in New Jersey where he lived in a neighborhood surrounded by Orthodox Jews. Except for one year of grade school, he always attended Jewish day schools. "I knew from the time I was in grade school I wanted to be a rabbi." He misses the availility of kosher restaurants, butchers and bakeries. He orders most of his food out of St Louis and sometimes feels isloated by tlic lack of facilities in Omaha. But he says he ct^joys the slow pace of Uic Midwest He said he didn't expect to be so busy in his new job. He uuys chupiuins pluy u iiieuor couiiHt'ling rule on base because they are the only people who have confindentiality. For this reason, he said, "People are willing to come and talk to me," He recently returned from an Air Force orientation that taught him who to salute, Air Force History, how to take and give orders and tips on leadership. There wai also a physcial obiticle course he laughingly admlU) ho irnt through, "with ttie help of a team.' On Tuosdiiy nights, Rabin i\.! ri a lecture via telephone to a group of yoi> iiionuls in Now York. In February, he will give n series of lectures at the JCC for adult education rli-*»(CopUnued on page I -'
Friedel to introduce i new director Nov. 30 By Diane Axler Baum Dr. Carrie P. Sorensen, the new director'of Friedel Jewish Academy, will receive a formal introduction to the community at FJA's Hanukkah play, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, starting at 7:30 p.m., in the JCC theater. Dr. Sorensen will assume full responsibilities of the director's post Dec. 1. She succeeds Michele J. Riojas, who is moving to Kansas City due to her (Continued on page 4)
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Parashat VaYeshev Joseph and Hanukkah For the rest of the Book of Genesis, it is Joseph who is the principle character. Indeed, the Joseph narrative is widely recognized as one of the very best pieces of narrative writing in world literature. It has the interest of sibling rivalry, carefully described plot, suspense, at least one very eloquent, pleading address, and, above all, the character development of Joseph from the lad (naeu-) he is at the beginning to the able economic director of Egypt's agricultural production, and the magnanimous, forgiving brother. But we are given the tantalizing picture of Joseph's toying with his brothers and torturing them psychologically, before the great denouement at the end. It is that period when Joseph tortures his brothers that turns my attention to Joseph and Hanukkah. What possible connection is there? Think of this: The Hebrews, and the Jews (who are their spiritual descendants), have been subjected century after century to the allurements of other religions, cultures and civilizations. One of these critical moments of history, for example, was the dramatic demand of the prophet Elgah (9th century B.C.E.) that the people choose between the attractive civilization of the pagan Canaanites and the heritage of their own people, with its restricted but elevated worship of the Lord alone. We have no idea what percentage of the people defected to Babylonian-Persian civilization (6th c. B.C.E.), and refused the opportunity to return to their demolished homes in Israel. The Hanukkah festival, rapidly approaching and very dear to us, developed from a "Kultur Kampr between Jews who kowtowed to the Greek-Syrian political masters of Palestine (2nd c. B.C.E.) and those who, as pietists, refused assimilation and insisted on loyalty to Judaism. Judas Maccabeus and his brothers should be remembered not as successful warriors, which they were, but as loyalists to Judaism; for this was their motivation. Joseph is the Biblical example par excellence of this flirtation with another civilization. His father and brothers, considered country bumpkins in the brilliant civilization of Egypt, were not shining examples to him. He must certainly have considered staying with his triumphant position as an Egyptian noble. But with his inner turmoil quieted, Joseph opted for his father and brothers and incipient 'Judaism." Thus he made the same choice that the Maccabees courageously made in their day. You would not expect me to close without reference to our own American-Jewish problem. It is one thing to adopt for ourselves the advanced civilization available to us and other Americans. It is quite another for Jews to defect from Judaism, the brilliant, sober, joyous affirmation of life which is Judaism. Such a defection would be a grave disservice not only to Judaism, but to America and humankind as well.
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NORMAN PITLOR Services for Norman , -• . Piilor, president of N. Pitlor & Son, Inc., were held Sunday at Temple Israel. He was 74. Survivors include his wife, Rose; a daughter, Judi Moore; a son, Steve; five grandchildren; two brothers, Robert of Lincoln and Joel of Boston; and two sisters, Norman Pitlor Helen Bloom of Chicago and Anna Bloch of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Memorials may be made to Temple Israel or the American Cancer Society. PEARL L. GOLD Services for Pearl Gold, a resident of the Blumkin Home, were held Monday at Temple Israel Cemetery. She was 96. She was preceded iii death by her husband, Harry, and son, Arthur. Survivors include a daughter, Roz Zoob of Omaha; a sister, Ruth Glazer of Baltimore; a brother, David Ross, also of Baltimore; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Germany bans Neo-Nazi group By Miriam Widman BERLIN (JTA) — The German government has banned a paramilitary neo-Nazi organization called the Viking Youth. Last week's ban on the group was accompanied by police raids, throughout Germany to search the homes of the group's 400 members. While no arrests were reported, police seized bank accounts, weapons and neo-Nazi propaganda from the members* homes. Viking Youth, which was founded in 1952, advocates the elimination of the current German government, by violence if necessary, and replacing it , with a Nazi state. j Announcing the ban on Nov. 10, Interior Minister ' Manfred Kanther said the group has been giving paramilitary training to young Germans and indoctrinating them with Nazi ideology. "(Jermany is not an exercise ground for extremists of any kind," Kanther said.
Russian Club Pennies, pennies, pennies. That's
Th« newly-formed Russian Club meets every second end fourth Friday of each month at the JCC. For information and/or suggestions, contact Lidlya Linde (pictured above, far right).
what Whitney Taxman is trying to collect. Inspired by Danny Siegel's recent visit, Whitney is determined to collect one-and-one-half million pennies. The pennies, which represent the number of children who died in the Holocaust, will be used to benefit the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., and the homeless children in Omaha. A seventh-grade student at Westaide, Whitney has talked to her principal and he has agreed to set up a "penny bin* at school to help in her collection. She is also bringing the matter before the student council. She has enlisted the help of her younger brother and sister who attend Kockbrook grade school. Whitney will intensify hor ofTorts until her Bat Mitzvah on May 20, But nflerwards, she ssys, "I will still collect pennies."
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Synagogues Candleligfating 4:40 p Jn. TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 556-6536 FRroAY: Shabbat evening service is at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Yablonski will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak. The Opeg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat—The congregation will study the Torah portion for the week. Adult Education Thursday: "Beyond Midrash, 7 to 8:15 p.m., led by Don Schwartz. Chanukah Family Dinner Temple Israel's Annual Chanukah Family dinner will be held Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. Reservations must be made. Call the Temple office, 556-6536, for information. "Shabbat Comes To You" Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and the Temple Youth Group will lead a Shabbat service Friday, Dec. 2, 3:45 p.m., at Livingston.
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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 14506 California 1602 No. 62nd Street Omaha, NE 68164 Omaha, NE 68104 492-8560 556-6288 Office Hours: , Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Brazen and Friedman. Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services at 4:45 p.m. Services at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: SATUBDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Beginners Minyan at 9:30 a.m. Shabt>at story time, the first and third Saturday Super Shabbos, 9:30 a.m., for children of all ages. at 11 ^.in. Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood. K'tantan (program for kindergarten, first, second Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. and third grades) meets the first and third Lesson with the rabbi at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at 11 a.m. Mincha is at 4:45 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. and Havdalah conclude the services. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 4:45 p.m. SUNDAY: SUNDAY: Morning services at 9 a.m. Services are at 9 a.m. Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi WEEKDAYS: Friedman follow the service. Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Evening services at 4:45 p.m. Judaica Shop Light the first Hannukah candle. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 WEDNESDAY: p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon; and by appointment. A class in Practical Judaism with Rabbi David B'nai Mitzvah Kaye, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. David Saylan, son of Steve and Jacki Saylan, WEEKDAYS: will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening and Services at 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Saturday' morning. Lunch 'n Learn Brittany Epstein, daughter of Ronald and Lunch 'n Learn will be held Tuesday from noon to Harriet Epstein, will become a Bat Mitzvah Friday 1 p.m. at the synagogue. Call the syngogue office evening, Dec. 2, and Saturday morning, Dec. 3. before 10 a.m. and lunch will be waiting for you. Hanukkah Party Sisterhood Gift Shop Second annual Hanukkah party with live enterOpen every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and by tainment Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. Make reserva- appointment. tions with Cheryl Levine by Nov. 28. Hanuklcah Dinner Women, Can We Talk? Sunday, Dec. 4—Entertainment will be provided Women, Can We Talk? series, led by Susie by Mark Levy, UTTO director^ Mr. Levy is also a Drazen, will continue on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. puppeteer, entertainer and ventriloquist. Each session will focus on issues facing contempwFor reservations, call Beverly Franklin before rary Jewish women. Tuesday at 334-7365. Sisterhood Cookbook Thfe Sisterhood Cookbook "Just Desserts" is availTIFERETH ISRAEL able at Beth El. Cost is $6.95. 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 B'NAI ISRAEL 423-8669 The RECONSTRUCTIONIST Services are officiated by Rabbi Stanley CONGREGATION Rosenbaum. 322-4705 ^\~ "^MinyAi oif Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. PRID^: Services led by Rabbi Ruth Ehreristein and conLight candles no later than 4:45 p.m. gregant*. Services start at 8 p.m. For information on any activities, call 322-4705. SATURDAY: FRIDAY: Services start at 9 a.m. No services
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David Arthur Saylan, son of Jacki and Steve Saylan, will celebrate his English 'Think Jewish and speak English' classes on Bar Mitrvah Saturday at Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Beth El Synagogue. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House. A seventh-grade honor student at Beveridge Dreidel Dinner A Dreidel dinner will be held at Chabad House, Junior High, he enjoys 1324 S. 119th St., Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. playing basketball, tennis and ping pong, and is Covert: $18 per couple. also a member of the OFFUTT Student Council. _, ,. „ • n . • 1 . u .u David Saylan Capehart Chapel David has two broth' 25th Street and Capehart ers, Scott and Kevin, and a sister, Amy. Omaha, NE 68123 Grandparents are Ekiythe Friedman of St. Louis 294-60S1 and the late Arthur Friedman, and Rosalie and FRIDAY: Milton Saylan of Palm Springs, Calif Services start at 8 p.m. Brittany Dawn Epatein, daughter of BTJAIJESHURUN Harriet and Ronald 20th and South Stre<>U Epstein, will celebrate Uncoln, NE 68502 her Bar Mitzvah 436-8004 SaCtifday, Dec. 3 at Beth Services are officiated by Cantor Michael El Synagogue. A aeventh-grade honor Weisser. student at Beveridge FRIDAY: Junior ilish, the enjoya Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. tennia, seftbali, dance [SATURDAY: and voll«>ball. She haa Brittany Epatein Torah ntudy and service at 10 a.m. alao been aelected to participate in the Duke SUNDAY: Univcraity Talent Identification program. Hebraw achml, <) n m , Koliinous school, 10 a.m. HritUiny haa a liater, Marlaaa, DINNER DATE CHANGE Grandparents nr« Mr. and Mrs. Natliiin Wald of The data Hated in the November bulletin for the Houaton, Mr. ond Mrs. WilliH Kpnii-in of Oinnhn Chanukah dinner la inoorreet. The date ia Dec. 8. and the lat« Donna Epatein
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New director at Friedel (Continued from ^age 1) husband's transfer. Mike Katzman, chairman of the FJA Board, announced the appointment. "We will miss the superb direction that Mrs. Riojas has offered Friedel, but we are extremely pleased to have found in Dr. Sorensen'an educator whose breadth of experiehre will be invaluable to the Academy's continued development," Mr. Katzman said. Since Nov. 7, Dr. Sorensen has been familiarizing herself with the students, faculty, curriculum, and parents of Friedel by working side by side with Mrs. Riojas. "Wonderful" is the word she uses to describe the Academy. "In my first weeks at Friedel I have been tremendously impressed with the total atmosphere that makes this a positive place for learning to occur. The students are friendly and eager to learn, and the teachers are sincerely dedicated to the students' total growth," she said. 'Moreover, she added, 'the Academy benefits in countless ways from the concern and involvement of the entire Jewish community, and especially from the well-organized, hard-working parents of the PTO."' She expressed her certainty that the PTO will provide important help next spring, when the Academy undertakes its move to the new Gordman Education Center on the JCC campus. "I'm very excited about the new facility. We have many decisions to make and lots of physical work to do. With the Friedel PTO behind me, I am ready for the challenge," she said. Dr. Sorensen also expressed her gratitude to Mrs. Riojas and to the "tremendous impact she has made on Friedel." She said she is proud to be carrying on where Mrs. Riojas will be leaving off. Dr. Sorensen, whose education concentrated on teaching social studies in the elementary school, holds a Bachelor's, a Master's, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Nebraska. In addition to teaching in the elementary classroom, she has instructed and supervised potential teachers on the college level! Before coming to Friedel, Dr. Sorensen ^as a tenured Associate Professor of Education at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. She previously taught fourth grade in a rural district of Iowa, and computer skills in a Lincoln elementary school. She is a native of Neola, Iowa, near Council Bluffs, and she recently decided to return to this area to be closer to her elderly parents. Dr. Sorensen has accomplished extensive work in preparing teachers to teach social studies and computer skills. Her presentations and in-service activities have explored such subjects as the integration of geography skills, the use of children's literature as a basis for teaching map and globe skills, and logo-writing in special education. Among the issues she has researched are multicultural education and equity in the classroom. In 1992, Dr. Sorensen was selected by Saginaw Valley State University to be an exchange professor to Shanghai International Studies University in Shanghai, China. Her work precipitated an exchange program between the two universities. "I am very excited about the opportunity I will have at Friedel Jewish Academy to examine my knowledge and experience in educational trends, ideas, and activities and to offer them for use in the superb learning environment that exists here," she said.
MISSIO^^ Memories stir, a search begins By Anne German Shalom Mission participant
Names of entire communities destroyed in the Holocaust are carved into stone at Yad Vashem. I am in awe and am a different person than the one who flew to Israel with the Omaha Shalom Mission in October of this year. I left Omaha excited about the trip, knowing how interesting it would be. Little did I know what was in store for me. The most impressive experience that I encountered was at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem where, carved into rock, are the names of Jews who perished in the Holocaust as well as the cities of their origin. When I was very young, I remember my aunt reading letters to me from our relatives in Poland. I remember that the letters were written in a strange language. I also remember asking my aunt why the letters stopped coming, but she had no answer for me. Later, I learned that seven of my father's sisters and brothers were lost in the Holocaust. At Yad Vashem, I feverishly started looking for the names and locations of my lost relatives. I did not find them. I did find The Hall of Names where I obtained information and the address for The International Tracing Service. I knew that I had to write to them and send them pictures, letters and other information that I have been holding in my possession regarding these relatives and at least hope that they could help me to find some trace of them. Could it be possible that any of these relatives, including their children, are alive somewhere? Probably not, but who knows? I must pursue this now because they seemed very close to me when I went through the Holocaust Memorial. Some day I must go back to Israel. I am very proud of my Jewish heritage.
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By Carol Katzman "Stepping though the peace process is not like stepping through a field of cows," said Professor Kenneth Stein, "but it does take dexterity to'avoid the mines." ^ ' Prof Sleiii spoke to a crowd of nearly 100 at the Jewish Community Center last week as paft of Jewish Book Month, sponsored by the Jewish Federation Library and the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. The book sale continues through Dec. 4. Prof. Steinis a graduate of Franklin and Marshall and holds graduate degrees from the University of Michigan. He currently teaches at Emory University and has been an adviser to former president Jimmy Carter since 1982. In a breathtaking series of events from the September 1993 signing of peace accord between Israel and the FLO to the recent signing of a peace treaty between Israel and Jordan, the Middle East is near the end of conflict and 100 years of distrust, according to Dr. Stein. "I looked at correspondent Wolf Blitzer and foreign policy adviser Martin Indyk on the White House lawn last September and asked 'what do we do now?' "So, we said the 'shechecheeyanu'. "Then 14 months later in the desert border between Israel and Jordan, we said it again." said Dr. Stein. Asked about the stability of Arafat and the PLO, Stein commented that 'Arafat signed the agreement because he had to, not because he wanted to. 'That Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait brought about a weakened PLO that paved the way for peace negotiations must have him wondering," commented Dr. Stein.
Former Israelis Natan Schwalb (left) and Sorin Juster (right) discuss Israeli politics with Mid-East expert. Professor Ken Stein. Economic growth in the Middle East could emphasize the disparity between peoples in the region. Each secular government will have a difficult time with social conditions in their countries and with the fundamentalists who are delivering goods and services to the poor. "Assad does not believe in ceding one inch of territory," said Dr. Stein, "but he understands that in only he can give Israel security and only Israel can give him land." When asked to comment about the recent Ui elections. Dr. Stein said, 'Republicans have histori' cally been keen about a strong Israel, but AlPAi hasn't gone to sleep. "It's the uncertainty that worries America Jews." Clinton is the only president who came into the presidency when there was nn active negoti tion in place. He is the beneficiary of no more Col War, an American victory in the Gulf War and n change in Arab attitudes toward Israel," commented Dr. Stein, "but, not only does he understand the strategic importance of Israel to the U.S., he has a gut alTmity for Israel. In closing. Dr. Stein said, 'American foreign policy is that point on a graph where morality intersects with pmeniatism."
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B'nai Israel announces second location
Organizations YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. A new game, Pokeno, will be at 10:30 in room 10. Hanukkah songs with the pre-school children will be at 11:30, also in room 10. A Hanukkah meal will be served at noon. Following lunch, the YES choral group will perform. For transportation, call 330-4272. OLDTIMERS Oldtimers will meet Tuesday at the JCC. Discussion group will start at 11 a.m. in room 10. Hanukkah lunch will be served at noon. Following lunch, the YES choral group will perform.
Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein surveys B'nal Israel's new Omaha location, which will be used the first and third Friday for services at 7:30 p.m. B'nai Israel ReconatructioniBt Congregation has recently established a trial second location in Omaha. The leased facility is located at 3012 S. 119th St., approximately one block south and one block east of the major intersection of 120th and West Center Rd. Services will be held at this location on the first and third Friday nights of each month. The remaining Friday night services will be held at the synagogue at 618 Mynster St. in Council Bluffs. Services at both locations start at 7:30 p.m. B'nai Israel, the fourth synagogue in the Omaha metropolitan area, now establishes itself as the Reconstrlictionist congregation serving the entire Omaha-Council Bluffs area. On the first Friday of each month. Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein will lead a family-oriented service. Also, on Friday, Dec. 4, B'nai Israel will hold its celebration of Chanukah at the Omaha location. The event will include the tradition of placing the lighted menorahs around the sanctuary. There will also be singing and a holiday oneg. The entire Jewish community may attend. For information, call 322-4705 or 697-1660.
WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise with Larisa starts at 10:15 a.m. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45. Following lunch, at 12:15 p.m., a documentary "Chanukah Around the World," will be shown in room 10. VISIONS It's time to pay 1995 membership dues. The next monthly board meeting will be Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the older adult lounge. RUSSIAN CLUB Russian Club will meet Dec. 9 at the JCC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exercise with Larisa at 10 a.m.; lunch at 11; Moscow news at noon; and Rabbi Katzman will speak at 1 p.nu. Cost is $1 for round-trip transportation, and .50 cents for lunch. Make reservations with Ida Grinshpon at 3308316.
BREADBREAKERS Judy Weiner, Action Editor for the Omaha World-Herald, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Beat Western, according to Howard Kutler, November chairman. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend.
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Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith to sponsor Chanukah Run Henry Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith will sponsor a Chanukah Torch Run Sunday, Dec. 4 at 9:30 a.m. According to Gary Epstein, lodge pi-esident, the run is a unique event celebrating the Chanukah festival of freedom. It is a group activity for fun and to draw attention to the need for religious freedom. It is NOT a race. The event will be held at Beth Israel Synagogue. Participants will meet at the Jewish Community Center at 9 a.m., and transportation will be furnished by vans supplied by Body Basics. Participants will follow a route to Temple Israel, along Dodge and Pacific Streets, past the Friedel Jewish Academy and will finish at the Jewish Community Center where refreshments will be served. ^ Vans >yill follow behind the group and anyone may elect to ride for a portion of the route. The event highlights the importance of religious freedom as symbolized by the holiday of Chanukah. Moreover, it allows the Lodge to bring to attention situations in which freedom has been abused. During the run, the need to overcome the alarming rise of violent crimes in our society will be stressed. For information, call the B'nai B'rith office at 334-8200.
Jewish singles to host Chanukah party The Omaha Jewish singles will host a Chanukah party Saturday, Dec. 3, from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event will take place at the loft of David Bucksner, 1214 Howard St., #202, in the Old Market. The party will be latkes and potluck, so those attending are asked to bring either a dish to share for six to eight people or $5. Latkes and beverages will be provided. R.S.V.P. to Deborah Platt at 496-2699, or LesU Sher at 556-2311.
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BILU U.S.Y update
November 25,1994
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Rachel Jacobeon for attending USTs 44th Annual International Convention in New Jersey. USY will hold a special International Information Night in late January so the girls will get a chance to share with the chapter what tliey learned at the convention. Todah Rabah to everyone who has helped out by purchasing food from USTs SFS (Sunday Food Sales) program. As of the end of November, USY has raised over $300 towards their Tikun 01am donation and to help oiTset programming costs. If you or your child (grades 8-12) are interested in either USY or Kadimah, contact Michael Levine at 492-8550,
NJDC.. .school prayer amendment 'beginning of disaster' By Mike Klein National Jewish Democratic Council Reacting to the announcement by House SpeakerDesignate Newt Gingrich that he will introduce a "voluntary" school prayer amendment to the U.S. Constitution in the coming Congressional session, National Jewish Democratic Council executive director Steve Gutow said the announcement signalled "the beginning of a disaster for the values In late September, USY held their annual Car and policies favored by the vast majority of our Wash at Hy-Vee. The money raised goes to 'Tikun Jewish Community." "While the Republicans'' Contract With America' 01am', USY's very own international relief fund. ^ In October, members treated KADIMAH, USYs only discussed economic issues and the possible eighth-grade chapter, to dinner at Valentino's. reinstitution of the ban on abortion counseling, the After the meal, we went to Putt-Putt to play a few* truth is that it was only the beginning of a disaster rounds of miniature golf. for the values and policies supported by the vast USY also helped out Beth El's Early Childhood m^ority of American Jews. committee by making cookies for the Nov. 17 "The Christian Coalition has claimed great sucHanukkah Lunch and Learn. The leftovers were cess in this campaign. According to Arthur Kropp donated to the Francis Sienna House for the holiof People for the American Way, 60% of the over day season. In preparation for USY's annual Thanksgiving 600 state, local. Congressional and Senate candiconvention, Kinnus, we attended two USY dates backed by 'religious conservatives' won elec-. Shabbatot, A Laser-Light Show/Lock-in, which fea- tion, and now their supporters are going to demand tured music from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and a their due portion. Psyche-up Night the evening before 30 USVers and After school prayer, public funding of private eduthree staff journeyed to Denver, Colo., for a week- cation, puniUv? iinmigration reform, efforts to end. expand legal censorship and restrictions on free December brings USY'ers two more chances to sjieech will likely follow. help out the community; we are making sandwich"Our community should be prepared. The es for the homeless and cleaning up one of the state Republicans' New Order will likely bring disorder parks that is nearby. to some of the very ideals and principles that have Mazel Tov to Gila Drazen, Jeff Shapiro and Hannah Rennard for competing in the B'nai Brith made America so hospitable and wonderful to our Bible Quiz, and to Sarah Raful, Jenny Javitch and community." 'Beth El U.S.Y. chapter members sell bagels, douifhnuts, coffee and orange juice every Sunday morning of UTTO at Beth El Synagogue. From left: Rachel Shukert, Jeff Shapiro and Michelle Lee. The money goes to U.S.Y.'s international relief fund.
During a recent Shabbat, the pre-schoolers in rooms A and D of the Child Development Center watched the lively antics of ventrilloquist Mark Levy and his friend, Mr. Heckle. The celebration was filled with laughter and songs.
White Supremacist confesses By Robert A. Cohn St. Louis Jewish Light ST. LOUIS (JTA) — An avowed white supremacist sentenced to life in prison for the murder of four other people has confessed to the 1977 killing of a local Jewish resident who was shot to death as he left a synagogue here. Joseph Paul Franklin, 44, a prisoner in the federal maximum security prison in Marion, III., told detectives that he "planned to kill as many'Jews as he could that day," according to a report in the St Louis Post-Dispatch. The newspaper quoted one detective. Rich Zweifel, as saying, "He (Franklin) said he wanted to clear his conscience. It was calm, almost casual conversation. He wasn't cocky. And he is still a racist." . In the 1977 incident, Gerald Gordon, 42, waashot to death as he left the Brith Sholom Knes^eth Israel Synagogue after a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Two other men were wounded in the attack. Gordon, a sales representative for a clothing firm, left behind his wife and three children. The director of civil rights for the AntiDefamation League called Franklin "one of America's most vicious racist killers."
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Burke High School Jewish Press intern When I was a fourth grader, I used to despise going to Hebrew school. I didn't understand what singing the Shema and dropping dimes into a blue and whit6 metal box had to do with surviving the world of a 10-year-old. But now, as a senior in high school, I look back on those very confusing years and realize just how important they are to me right now, even if they weren't back then. Now I admit I wasn't the role model Hebrew school student. If any of my former teachers are reading this, I truly am really sorry. I think we should just all be glad I didn't pull the fire alarm that one time I went through this stage, I think they call it rebellion, when my teachers were most likely certain that what they taught me went in one ear and straight out the other. I spent many a day drawing on desks and being a brat. But I assure you, what I learned went in one ear and made itself at home. Going to Hebrew school gave me the greatest sense of my Jewish pride I've ever known. Although I didn't know it then, I learned lessons of niitzvah and morality that will stay with me until I am gone. The miracle of Hanukkah and eating matzah on Passover seemed so insignificant then. Today, the knowledge of my religion is why I love it so. I may have slept through all the filmstrips and talked through all the lectures, but I really did get more out of my Hebrew school career than a headache. I could go on with Hebrew school horror stories forever, but I really must say it was all so worth it. I know there are kids out there who wish they could get their hands on the person who invented Hebrew school. I wanted to when I was nine, too. But now; if I ever meet the person who believed kids should learn of their religion at an early age, I'd probably ask him for his autograph. Hebrew school taught me the many wonderful aspects of our religion (and I got good practice at pretending I was too sick to go, too!) Today, I sit here and praise religious learning. If someone told me Fd be doing this eight years ago, I never would have believed it. I thank the Jewish community for my quality education and apologize to my former teachers for all those annoying practical pranks I used to pull.
Torah by Teens Finding happiness in Parshas Vayishlah By Nikki Paiey Esau said, 'I have much "... Jacob said, 'G-d has been gracious to me and I haue all. ' This portion both explains a fundamental difference between Jacob and Esau and defines true happiness in the process. Both Jacob and Esau have amassed a great fortune, but whereas Esau says, "I have much," Jacob says, "I have all." The Talmud asks, "Who is rich? He who is satisfied with what he has." The Talmud says that it Ss characteristic for one who has $100 tp wish he had $200, and thus (through a simple mathematical procedure) whjfc heMaches the end of his days, he has not fulfilflfr%vVl half of his desires. Is that what you feel nee? Like there are so many things you wish to obtain, but you just don't have the time to reach them? We all feel like that sometimes— that's human. And we are human, but we should strive to be Divine. Try to look at this from a logical point of view: If you realize that you, as a Jew, are created in G-d's image, you will realize that whatever has been Divinely decreed for you is exactly what sha'he will have—no more, no less, no matter how hard you try, no matter how hard you work for it. Now, that's not self-defeating because (get your spiritual self ready for this) G-d DOES notice the work that you do in this world and if you don't get rewarded in this world, He will reward you for it in the next world. I know it's a hard concept to grasp, but trust me on this one. It will really happen. Just keep in mind that everything you do in this world has repurcussions in 01am Habah (the World to Come), and maybe it'll be easier for you to understand that if you don't get your reward (or punishment, for that matter) in this world, and you're waiting and waiting and waiting and it never comes, it might just be standing at the door, waiting to greet you in 01am Habah. Look at it from a Jewish perspective, not a secular one. Esau says, "I have much.* Yes, but *much' is never enough. Jacob says, *G-d was gradous to me and I have all." We should all try to learn from Jacob and realize that whatever we don't have in this life is, ultimately, unimportant to our own existence. Whatever we need will be provided to us, and whatever we don't, won't. Simple. Easy. Understandable. Our time in this world is very brief We can waste our time foolishly, pursuing unattainable goals, or we can have the good judgment to be satisfed with what we have, and be grateful to G-d for providing us with it. (jood luck and good Shabbos.
DVar Torah Vayishlah By Amanda Mack Vayishlah is about when Jacob is suppose to meet up with his (brother, Esau, after they had separated because of Isaac giving the blessing to Jacob and not Esau. Jacob sent messengers, with gifts ahead of him, to tell Esau that he was coming. The messengers returned and told Jacob that Esau was coming to meet him, and he had a lot of men with him. Jacob was frightened that he split his one big camp into two different camps, so if Esau attacks one camp then the other camp may get away. Jacob sent another two messengers, but this time he sent gifts to Esau as an 'I hope we can be friends' gesture. That same night that he sent the messengers, Jacob took his wives, kids, and all of his possessions across the ford of Jabbok. Jacob was all by himself, and a man wrestled with him for a long time. The man hurt Jacob's hip bone, so it would be sprained while they wrestled. Jacob never gave up fighting, so his name was changed to Israel. Jacob then looked Up and saw Esau coming with a lot of men, so he panicked and split his wives, kids, and maids into two groups. Then he went to meet Esau. When Esau and Jacob met, the Torah says that "He embraced him, falling on his neck, he kissed him; and they wept." (this refers to Esau). Rashi tells us that when the Torah says falling on his neck, what actually happened is that Esau bit Jacob instead of kissed him. What we can learn fi'om this is that sibling rivalry is something that doesn't always resolve itself Esau wanted everyone watching to think that he and Jacob were made up, and there were no hard feelings, but actually there were still feelings there and that is why he bit Jacob's neck. It was like saying I still remember what you did to me. SibUng rivalry can be painful and hurtful, so try not to do it because you will always have your brothers or sisters no matter what.
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From left: front row, Ashley Elrod, Adam Hilkemann and Tarjm Thomas; middle row, Sarah Edelstein and Jennifer Cooper; back row. Tiffany Thomas, Jennifer Land is, Kristin Bertelsen, Jenn Bertelsen and Hannah Hoes. What do Maccabee's, dreidels and candles have to do with Chanukah? The answers to these and other questions about the holiday can be answered at the Chanukah Theatre. This year's performance is presented by the Jewish Community Centers Dance, Theatre and Youth departments. The two performances will be held in the JCC theater on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. The event will be followed with dinner catered by Valentinos on Saturday evening and desserts catered by the Garden Cafe on Sunday aflemoon. This joint collaboration offers a performing opportunity for the students of the JCC dance and youth departments. The program will consist of 'The Littlest Maccabee", a play describing the Chanukah story. The JCC welcomes back the talents of Dan Hays, who has directed and staged the play. There will also be several dance pieces |hat have holiday themes. The choreography for the program was done by the dance faculty, including Wendy Larson-Cooper, Cheryl Lerner, Angle Gomez, and Leshe Schnabel Wallace. There will only be advanced ticket sales for the Saturday performance. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, and $5.50 for children under 12. Tickets for the Sunday matinee will be available in advEuice or at the door. Cost for the performance and dessert is $5 for adults, and $3 for children under 12. For more information, contact the youth or dance department at the JCC, 334-8200. For tickets, call member services at the same number. Anyone requiring special assistance should give notification at the time tickets are purchased.
Australian Jewish Community comes under attack By Jeremy Jones SYDNEY, Australia (JTA) — The Australian Jewish community came under attack by members of the legislature as the Australian House of Representatives this week began debate on proposed anti-racist legislation. Graeme Campbell, a member of the ruling Labor Party from Western Australia, said members of the Jewish community had forced the government into introducing hate-crime legislation. During his speech, he also attacked the Zionist Federation of Australin, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and the president of the Council of Western Auatrahan Jewry. Mr. Campbell, who has a history of opposition to concerns expressed by the Australian Jewish community, last year broke a long-standing boycott of the AuHtrnlian League of Rights, a racist organization, when he gave a keynote address at its annuol meeting In Melbourne. He also criticized Australian Jewry for using arson attacks on synagogues as examples of hate b|^«s, dsiming th« flrea which caused great dam^Hto Sydney synagoguu during the 1901 Persian Wmt War had "to do with the Middle Bast."
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Sidney Mirvish, Ph.D., Eppley Institute for Research, in Cancer and Allied Diseases, recently received a $153,614 National Institutes of Health grant to further research on cancer of the esophagus. He was among those who received grants and contracts totaling $6,005,993 awarded to the University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers. Geri's Art & Sculpture Gallery and the Friends of the Omaha Zoo will co-sponsor a fund-raiser, 1994 Zoolightful preview, featuring an Erte "Art to Wear" trunk show (a portion of the purchases goes to the zoo). The event will be Nov. 30 at the Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom pavilion, Henry Doorly Zoo, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There will be a cocktail buffet and cash bar. Cost is $20 per person. The show then moves to the gallery through Sunday, Dec. 4.
By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — In the first visit by an Austrian head of state. President Thomas Klestil arrived here recently for a three-day tour aimed at improving relations with Jerusalem. M Accompanied by business leadiers from Austria's" 17 leading companies, Klestil said at a welcoming ceremony that he hoped his visit would mark the start of warmer ties between the two countries. "I have embarked on this visit with the intention of opening a new chapter in our relations," Klestil said. ^'With a full awareness of what has happened in the past, we may be able to build a future partnership of close cooperation and friendship." Israel's relations with Austria deteriorated in recent years in the wake of accusations that Kurt Waldheim, the former Austrian president and secretary-general of the United Nations, had participated in war crimes under the Nazi regime during World War II.
Investigation launched By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV(JTA) — The Israeli Health Ministry has launched an investigation into an incident .that took place at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital recently when an oxygen line running from a central supply point was briefly disconnected, cutting off the delivery of oxygen to the hospital's wards. According to the daily Ma'ariv, which first reported the incident, patients attached to respirators were without oxygen for at least 12 minutes. Within an hour of the stoppage, three elderly and chronically ill patients had died. Hospital officials countered that the oxygen flow had been halted for only a few seconds, that alarm bells had rung immediately at nurses stations in all of the hospital's wards and that medical staff had immediately rushed to patients' bedsides with portable oxygen bottles and face masks. They said it was impossible to establish a connection between the very brief halt in the oxygen supply and the number of deaths, which they maintained was not above normal. The break was caused by work on tlie oxygen pipe network being carried out by an outside contractor. The contractor was working on the oxygen supply to the hospital's emergency ward on the ground floor, where renovations were being carried out. Hospital management officiaJB aaid they had not reported the incident to the Ministry of Health because they wanted to gather all relevant information before making a formal report.
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